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HR 612 100th Congress House

A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on…

Official title: A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on disability under the OASDI and SSI programs.

Introduced: January 20, 1987 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare HealthMultiple sclerosisNervous system diseasesOld age, survivors and disability insurance
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Public assistance programsSocial security eligibilitySupplemental security income program
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Jan 27, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jan 20, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 20, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 27, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to treat multiple sclerosis victims as permanently disabled and eligible for disability benefits under such titles regardless of their ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 5, 1987
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 7, 1987
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Mar 17, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 612: A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on disability under the OASDI and SSI programs.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-612/
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"H.R. 612: A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on disability under the OASDI and SSI programs.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-612/.
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H.R. 612, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-612/.
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[H.R. 612: A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on disability under the OASDI and SSI programs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-612/)
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